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J YOSHIMOTO OJN<V OF M1~, GUY ENRIQUES
Chair & Presiding Officer BRENDA FORD
KELLY GREENWELL
PETE HOFFMANN DONALD IKEDA
Vice Chair +i` EMILY L NAEOLE
,TE OF'NF'~
DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI
DOMINIC YAGONG
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai `i
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai `i 96720
14th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Council
333 Kilauea Avenue
(Ben Franklin Building)
Second Floor, Council Room
Hilo, Hawaii
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Reverend Larry Walter of First United Protestant Church
CALL TO ORDER 9:04 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 23, 2009 - APPROVED
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMUNICATIONS AND ORDER OF
RESOLUTIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 216.1: REPORT FROM AD HOC COMMITTEE RELATING TO THE 2009-2010
BUDGET
From Council Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 7, 2009, requesting time at the
Council's May 20th meeting in order for the Committee to report its findings to the
Council.
POSTPONED TO THE JUNE 2. 2009 COUNCIL MEETING
Comm. 342: PROPOSED HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC)
2009-2010 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated May 7, 2009, requesting
Council's approval of HSAC's 2009-2010 annual operating budget.
APPROVED
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 105-09: Amends Resolution No. 296-07, Which Prioritized Lands to be Acquired Pursuant
to Hawaii County Code Section 2-218, of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(2005 Edition, as Amended). {Amends and supersedes the prioritization list set
forth in Resolution 296-07.)
Re: Comm. 257
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-57
POSTPONED TO THE JUNE 2. 2009_ COLINCIL MEETING
;and
Comm. 257.5: From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 7, 2009, transmitting proposed
amendments to Resolution 105-09.
Res. 106-09: Directs the County to Enter Into Negotiations for the Immediate Purchase of Open
Space Property Currently for Sale and Whose Owners are Willing to Sell to the
County of Hawaii Using the Two Percent Open Space Preservation Fund. {Directs
the Finance Director to immediately begin negotiations to purchase Pa`o`o,
Puapua`a, and Kaiholena parcels. These recommendations are based on the Public
Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission's Yearly
Prioritized List (2006, 2007, and 2008) of proposed properties for acquisition based
on highest ratings for criteria.)
Re: Comm. 258
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Negative: FC-58
POSTPONED TO THE JUNE 2. 2009_ COUNCIL MEETING
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Res. 126-09: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One
Fiscal Year for a Multi-Year Lease for One Hundred Mobile Data Terminal (MDT)
for the Hawaii County Police Department. {The five-year lease for these MDT's
will be placed in various officers' vehicles throughout the County giving officers
immediate access to the database to check warrants, Temporary Restraining Orders,
and prior arrest information.)
Re: Comm. 282
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-53
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, 11:cda_
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair )'oshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 127-09 Authorizes Approval of In Lieu Fair Share Contribution to Satisfy Condition "R" of
(Draft 2): Ordinance No. 92-40. {Kohala Ranch, LLC, Owner of TMK:(3)5-9-001:010, 015,
016, 017 and TMK:(3)5-9-010:043 would provide an in lieu fair share contribution
in the amount of $16,191.99 to assist in the acquisition of a new fire truck to offset
future fair share contributions to fire protection functions for 33 single family
residential units.)
Re: Comm. 287.3
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
Approve: PC-28
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, 11:cda_
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong_ and Chair )'oshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 154-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief Account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Elderly
Activities Division Recreation Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Charges
Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 6 would be used to purchase
locking cabinets and water dispensers for the Mountain View Senior Center.)
Re: Comm. 317
Intr. by: Mr. Enriques
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, 11:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Y'agong_ and Chair Yos}himoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-14 Page 4 May 20, 2009
Res. 155-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $600 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief Account; credits same to Police Department, Police Administration Division-
Other Current Expenses, Education-Recreation-Scientific Account. Contingency
Relief funds from District 4 would be used to purchase Junior Police Officer badge
stickers. }
Re: Comm. 318
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccm"cll_ Hoffmann_ Hwda_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 156-09: Recognizes May as "National Drug Court Month." {Increases awareness of drug
courts and their missions on the national, state, and local levels; and acknowledges
and congratulates all practitioners and participants who have contributed to the
growing success of the drug court program.)
Re: Comm. 319
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: HSEDC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ GwcmNcll_ Hoffmann, Ikeda-
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 157-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief Account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services Account. Contingency Relief funds from District
5 would be used towards Kea`au High School's Grad Night 2009.)
Re: Comm. 320
Intr. by: Ms. Naeole
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ GwcmNcll_ Hoffmann, Ikeda-
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Hawaii County Council-14 Page 5 May 20, 2009
Res. 158-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $22,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief Account; credits same to Hawaii Fire Department Fire Prevention - Other
Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Charges Account. Contingency Relief funds from
District 7 would be used towards the West Hawaii Community Health Center, Inc. -
Keiki Clinic in Kealakekua. }
Re: Comm. 321
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcnibcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grceimell_ Hoffmann_ Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 159-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief Account; credits same to Hawaii Fire Department Ocean Safety Other
Current Expenses Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be
used towards Palekana Kai's efforts to purchase and update its training equipment.)
Re: Comm. 322
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Il:ccla_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-14 Page 6 May 20, 2009
Res. 160-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,445 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief Account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Equipment, Miscellaneous Equipment Account. Contingency Relief funds
from District 4 would be used to purchase six portable indoor/outdoor tabletop
scoreboards.)
Re: Comm. 323
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 161-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief Account; credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting
Attorney Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services Account.
Contingency Relief funds from District 3 would be used towards the Boys and Girls
Club of the Big Island's Skills Mastery and Resistance Training Moves program in
Kea`au. }
Re: Comm. 324
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Ikccla_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagoug_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Hawaii County Council-14 Page 7 May 20, 2009
Res. 162-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $200 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief Account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Other Current Expenses Account. Contingency Relief funds from
District 4 would be used towards community functions in District 4.)
Re: Comm. 325
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ GrcemNAL Hoffmann, Ikcda_
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 168-09: Authorizes the Acceptance of the Monetary Contribution From Na Leo `O Hawaii,
Inc., for Production Costs Associated with the Videotaping of Council Meetings.
{This contribution of $75,000 would ensure continued broadcasts of Council
meetings on Na Leo `O Hawaii.}
Re: Comm. 340
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grcem\cll_ Hoarnann_ Ikcda_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 169-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief Account; credits same to Office of Aging, Office of Aging Other Current
Expenses, Miscellaneous Charges Account. Contingency Relief funds from
District 5 would be used towards the Pahoa Senior Club ($1,000) and Alu Like
Kupuna Club ($1,000), who provide transportation, education, and recreation
activities for our kupuna. }
Re: Comm. 344
Intr. by: Ms. Naeole
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ GrcemNdL Hoffmann, Ikcda_
Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong, and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 170-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief Account; credits same to Department of Liquor Control Public Programs,
Miscellaneous Contract Services Account. Contingency Relief funds from
District 5 would be used towards the Hawaii Academy of Arts and Science Charter
School's Project Grad Night 2009.}
Re: Comm. 345
Intr. by: Ms. Naeole
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grceimell_ Hoffmann_ Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 171-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $4,850 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief Account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Equipment, Miscellaneous Equipment Account. Contingency Relief funds
from District 3 would be used to purchase two portable basketball systems for the
Stanley Costales Waiakea-Uka Gym.)
Re: Comm. 346
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ Ikccla_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Res. 172-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief Account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation
Division Other Current Expenses, Education-Recreation-Scientific Account.
Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used to purchase materials for
the Prime Time Football Clinic to be held July 18, 2009, in Honoka`a. }
Re: Comm. 347
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, 11:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 173-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $25,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency
Relief Account; credits same to Department of Public Works Transfer to Capital
Project Fund-General Account. Contingency Relief funds from District 2 would be
used to purchase and install miscellaneous traffic calming improvements.)
Re: Comm. 348
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, 11:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 174-09: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $35,241.65 out and from Clerk-Council Services-
Contingency Relief Account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation
Transfer to Capital Project Fund-General Account. Contingency Relief funds from
District 2 would be used towards park improvements in District 2.)
Re: Comm. 350
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, 11:cda_
Nacolc_ Onislii_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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11:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST
READING)
(NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKEA LUNCHBREAK CLOSE TO THE NOONHOUR.)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 36: Establishes an Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year
July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010. {Proposed $386,279,510 Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii.)
Re: Comm. 151
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
No Recommendation: FC-51
Public Hearing: March 23. 2009
AMENDED TO DRAFT , & PASSED l~' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll. Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Onishi, and Chair)'oshimoto - 8.
NOES: Council Mcmbcr Yagong - 1.
ABSENT: Nonc.
ENCLSED: Nonc.
;and
Comm. 151.14: From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 5, 2009, transmitting Bill 36, Draft 2.
Draft 2 proposes numerous amendments to the previously submitted budget for
FY 2009-2010. A narrative summary of the amendments is attached to
Communication No. 151.14 (available to the public). Bill 36, Draft 2, revises
revenues and expenditures for accounts proposed in Draft 1 as follows: General
Fund (total adjustment +$426,346); Highway Fund (total adjustment +$32,232); and
proposes two new positions in addition to two positions deleted in Draft 1; and
Bill 36 Establishes an Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year
(Draft 2): July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010. {Proposed $386,738,088 Operating Budget for the
County of Hawaii.)
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
;and
Comm. 151.17: From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated May 7, 2009, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Bill 36, Draft 2; and
Comm. 151.18: From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated May 8, 2009, transmitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 36, Draft 2.
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Bill 37: Relates to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1,
2009, to June 30, 2010. {Proposed 46 projects totaling $161,882,000 Capital
Improvements Project Budget for the County of Hawai`i.}
Re: Comm. 152
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
No Recommendation: FC-52
Public Hearing: March 23. 2009
AMENDED TO DRAFT PASSED l~" READING:
A)'ES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann- Ikccla_
Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagon(,_ and Chair )'oshimoto - Q.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
;and
Comm. 152.1: From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 5, 2009, transmitting Bill 37, Draft 2.
Draft 2 proposes 52 projects requiring a total appropriation of $203,836,000 with
the following breakdown: General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund
Balance, and/or Other Source ($154,517,000), Federal Grants Receivable
($41,100,000), and State Revolving Fund ($8,219,000), for atotal of $203,836,000.
Details are contained in Tables 1 through 5 of this bill; and
Bill 37 Relates to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1,
(Draft 2): 2009, to June 30, 2010. {Proposed $203,836,000 Capital Improvements Project
Budget for the County of Hawaii.)
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
;and
Comm. 152.2: From Council Member Guy Enriques, dated May 14, 2009, transmitting a proposed
amendment to Bill 37, Draft 2.
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Bill 50: Adopts a Pay Plan for Persons Employed by the County Other Than Those Whose
Pay is Otherwise Provided for, Designates Payroll Periods, Pay Days, Prescribes
Requirements with Respect to Official Fidelity Bonds, and Repeals Ordinance
No. 08-85 and All Amendments Thereto, Said Ordinance to be Known as the Salary
Ordinance of 2009. {The significant amendments are: The County Clerk requested
additions to certain pay grade steps (EA-1, EA-2, CA-1, CA-2, CLA-1, and SA-1);
the Deputy Executive Assistant to the Council Chairperson (East/West Hawaii)
class of work was retitled by deleting "(East/West Hawai`i)" from its title; and the
Administrative Services Officer class of work was retitled to Assistant Housing
Administrator.)
Re: Comm. 194
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-56
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2& PASSED 1~" READING:
AYES: Council Nlcmbcrs Ford_ Grccimcll, 11:cda_ Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_
and Chair Yosliimoto - 7.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs and Hoffinarnn - 2.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
;and
Comm. 194.2: From Council Member Dominic Yagong, dated May 13, 2009, transmitting
proposed amendments to Bill 50.
Bill 71: Amends Chapter 24, Article 4 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as
Amended), Vehicles and Traffic, Relating to Fees. {Changes the calculation of
penalties for delinquent payment of vehicle weight tax from ten percent of the
amount due to flat fees of $8 for vehicles taxed at the passenger car rate and $20 for
vehicles taxed at the commercial rate.)
Re: Comm. 283
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-54
PASSED 1'' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Grccimcll_ Il:cda_ Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_
and Chair Yoshimoto - 7.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs and Hoffmann - 2.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Bill 72: Amends Chapter 18, Articles 1 and 2, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005
Edition, as Amended), Relating to Common Carriers, Taxicabs and School Buses.
{Amends Sections 18-1 to add a definition for "director of finance"; and 18-38
relating to taxicab permits, to correct terminology to reflect the requirement of a
permit number on the taxi permit and to remove the requirement that the driver's
home address be displayed, replacing that with the taxi company name.)
Re: Comm. 284
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-55
PASSED I'" READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Grccn\\cll_ Ikeda. Nacolc_ Onishi, Y'agong_
and Chair Yoshimoto - 7.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs and Hoffmann - 2.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 80: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Increases revenues in Housing
Voucher Program ($700,000); appropriates same to Voucher Rental Subsidies.
Fund increase reflects the updated allocation to be received from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the period July 1, 2008,
through June 30, 2009, for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program and
would be used for payment of rental assistance for eligible participants of the
program.)
Re: Comm. 338
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
PASSED 1'' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Grccn\vcll_ Ikeda- Nacolc_ Ouishi_ Y'agong_
and Chair Yoshimoto - 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Nlcmbcrs Enriqucs and Hoffmann - 2.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 81: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Increases revenues in Transfer
from General Fund ($5,000); appropriates same to Hamakua Health Center, Inc.
Funds from Council District 9 would be used towards the purchase of x-ray
equipment for a mobile dental van.)
Re: Comm. 339
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
PASSED 1'' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Grccimcll_ Ikeda. Nacolc_ Onishi, Yagong_
and Chair Yoshimoto - 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs and Hoffmann - 2.
EXCUSED: None.
Hawaii County Council-14 Page 14 May 20, 2009
Bill 82: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in
Videotaping Contribution - Na Leo `O Hawaii ($75,000); appropriates same to
Videotaping - Na Leo `O Hawai`i.}
Re: Comm. 340
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
PASSED 1" READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Grccimcll_ Ikeda- Nacolc_ Onishi_ Yagong_
and Chair Yoshimoto - 7.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs and Hoffmann - 2.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 83: Authorizes the Mayor of the County of Hawaii to Enter Into an Intergovernmental
Agreement for a Loan from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
(ARRA) Portion of the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund for
Wastewater Public Improvement Projects; and Authorizes the Issuance of
$7,500,000 General Obligation Bonds of the County of Hawaii for the Purpose of
Financing Qualified Wastewater Public Improvements of the County of Hawaii.
{Funds would be used towards the following projects: Komohana Heights LCC
Replacement, Honoka`a LCC Replacement, Queen Liliuokalam Village LCC
Replacement, North Kona Sewer, and North Kona Effluent Reuse Upgrade.)
Re: Comm. 341
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
PASSED 1'' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Grccn\vcll_ Hoffinann_ Ikeda- Nacolc_
Onishi_ Yagong- and Chair Yoshimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Nlcmbcr Enriqucs - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 84: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Increases revenues in Federal
Grants - Workforce Investment Act 2007 (WIA) ($2,460); appropriates same to
WIA - Youth Program 2007-08.)
Re: Comm. 343
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Waived: CHA
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann- Ihcda_ Nacolc_
Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 7.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs and Onishi - 2.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Bill 85: Amends Ordinance No. 08-79, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009. {Adds
PUBLIC WORKS: Council District 2 Traffic Calming Improvements ($25,000);
funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund-Fund
Balance and/or Other Sources (Contingency Relief) ($25,000). Funds would be
used towards traffic calming improvements in District 2, which may include street
lights, smart signs, traffic calming devices, guard rails, and other necessary and
appropriate improvements.)
Re: Comm. 351
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
Waived: FC
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED 1~"' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann_ 11:cda_ Nacolc_
Y'agong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 7.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs and Onishi - 2.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 86: Amends Ordinance No. 08-79, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009. {Adds
PARKS AND RECREATION: Discretionary Projects - Council District 2
($35,241.65); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital
Projects Fund-Fund Balance and/or Other Sources (Contingency Relief)
($35,241.65). Funds would be used towards park facility improvements in
District 2, which may include fencing, gates, renovation, installation and
construction, and any other necessary and appropriate improvements.)
Re: Comm. 352
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
Waived: FC
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
PASSED 1 ~ ' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffiiaun_ lkcda_ Nacolc_
Yagong, and Chair )'oshimoto - 7.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs and Ornishi - 2.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
1:30 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL
READING), REPORTS, REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION, AND OTHER BUSINESS
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 49 Amends Chapter 2, Article 42, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as
(Draft 2): Amended), Relating to Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources
Preservation Fund. {Suspends the transfer of 2 percent of real property tax revenue,
including penalties and interest, to the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural
Resources Preservation Fund, effective July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2011; and that no
payments relating to this section shall be allocated or deposited provided, however,
that all payments accrued through June 30, 2009, shall be allocated and deposited by
July 31, 2009.}
Re: Comm. 193.73
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
1 st Reading: April 22, 2009
PASSED 2''' & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Hoffiiaun_ Ikcda_ Nacolc_ Onishi_ and
Chair Yoshimoto - 6.
NOES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Grccimcll_ and Yagong- 3.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 62: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 2
(Moving Vehicles), Section 24-274.1, Schedule 22.1 (Traffic signal systems),
paragraph (f), Kona, by adding Ali`i Drive/Kaleiopapa Road.}
Re: Comm. 251
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
1st Reading: May 6, 2009
PASSED 2'''& FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Grccimcll, Hof iiann, 11:cda_ Nacolc,
Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 7.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs and Onishi - 2.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Bill 63: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10, Division 2
(Moving Vehicles), Section 24-274.1, Schedule 22.1 (Traffic signal systems),
paragraph (f), Kona, by adding Haleki`i Street, at mid-block crosswalk, two hundred
seventy feet east of Mamao Street.)
Re: Comm. 256
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
1st Reading: May 6, 2009
PASSED 2'''& FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Euriqucs_ Ford_ Grccim cll_ Hoff iiaun_ Ikcda_
Nacolc_ )'a(Tong_ and Chair )'oshimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcnibcr Ornis}hi - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 74: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in the
following: Federal Grants - Nutrition - Congregate Meals - American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) ($53,889) and Federal Grants - Nutrition - Home
Delivered Meals - ARRA ($26,530), for a total of $80,419; appropriates to the
following: Nutrition - Congregate Meals - ARRA - Salaries and Wages ($13,000),
Nutrition - Congregate Meals - ARRA - Other Current Expenses ($40,889),
Nutrition - Home Delivered Meals - ARRA - Salaries and Wages ($18,607), and
Nutrition - Home Delivered Meals - ARRA - Other Current Expenses ($7,923), for
a total of $80,419.)
Re: Comm. 291
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
1st Reading: May 6, 2009
PASSED 2'''& FINAL READING:
A)'ES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann- Ihccla_
Nacolc_ Yagong_ and Cliair Y'osliimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcnibcr Ornis}hi - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Bill 75: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants - Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan ($361,448); appropriates same to
Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Funds would be used towards an update of the
County's multi-hazard mitigation plan, which would include information from two
University of Hawaii projects (Lava Flow Modeling and Landslide Area Mapping)
and the Department of Public Works' Comprehensive Floodplain Management
program.)
Re: Comm. 308
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
1st Reading: May 6, 2009
PASSED 2"" c FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcnibcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grceimell_ Hoffmann_ Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Yagong_ and Chair- Yoshimoto -8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Mcrnbcr Onishi - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 76: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in State
Grants - Statehood Commemoration ($40,000); appropriates same to Statehood
Commemoration.)
Re: Comm. 311
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
1st Reading: May 6, 2009
PASSED 2"" c FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Enriqucs_ Ford_ Grccimcll_ Hoffmann, Il:cda_
Nacolc_ Yagong_ and Chair Yoshimoto - 8.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Council Nlcmbcr Onishi - 1.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
REPORTS
FINANCIAL Monthly Budget Status Report from the Department of Finance for the Month
REPORT: Ended October 31, 2008.
ACCEPTED
FINANCIAL Monthly Budget Status Report from the Department of Finance for the Month
REPORT: Ended November 30, 2008.
ACCEPTED
PC-27 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Zendo Kern to the Windward
(Comm. 285): Planning Commission.
POSTPONED TO THE JUNE 2. 2000 _ COUNCIL MEETING
Hawaii County Council-14 Page 19 May 20, 2009
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the following matter, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and issues pertaining
to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to FIRS
Section 92-4 and Rule 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive
meeting.
Comm. 353: REQUEST FOR REPRESENTATION OF FORMER HAWAII COUNTY CHIEF
OF POLICE LAWRENCE K. MAHUNA; GEORGE K. YOUNG V. STATE OF
HAWAI l , ET AL, CIVIL NO. CV08-00540 DAEIKSC
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela_ dated May 1. 2009.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT 5:58 p.iw
Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to
introduce legislation "By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or
opposition to the proposal.
The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this
meeting should call 961-8255 by May 18, 2009. Relay users please call 711(961-8255) to contact our office.
Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at
http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas_and_actions.htm. For further information, please call 961-8255.
Public Attendance Via Videoconference is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m., or later in the event
public witness testimony has not been completed:
• Kona Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and
• Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5.
If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the
scheduled meeting will continue.
Submitting Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies for
distribution. Testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting:
(1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupum Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to
(808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimon va,co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for
each item.
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Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52:
Wednesday's, May 27 and June 3, 2009, at 6 p.m.; Friday's, May 29 and June 5, 2009, at 12 p.m.; and Sunday's,
May 31 and June 7, 2009, at 9 a.m. These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State
Legislature.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
333 Kilauea Avenue
Ben Franklin Building
Second Floor
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
333 Kilauea Avenue
Ben Franklin Building
Second Floor
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2009
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT & SPA